Aruba transportation guides
Prices, rules and local know-how for getting around Aruba, from the team at Dushi Transfers.
Where to start
Landing soon? Begin with the Aruba airport arrival guide for what happens between the aircraft door and the taxi stand. Want to know what a ride will cost? The Aruba taxi rates guide has the official government fares by zone and a lookup for your own group. Looking for your hotel? Every hotel and its zone fare is in our hotel transfers page. Wondering about ride apps? There is no Uber in Aruba, and the guide explains what to use instead. Every guide below is written from the official taxi.aw price list and the Aruba airport's own information, with the sources named.
PRICE GUIDE
Aruba Taxi Rates 2026: $26 to $60 From the Airport
Official Aruba taxi rates 2026: $26 (Oranjestad) to $60 (Baby Beach) from the airport for one to four passengers, plus the $5 surcharge and a fare lookup.
GETTING AROUND
Is There Uber in Aruba? What to Use Instead (2026)
No Uber or Lyft in Aruba. Compare official taxi fares, the Aruba Taxi App, the bus and private transfers, with 2026 prices.
ARRIVAL GUIDE
Aruba Airport Arrival Guide: Customs, ED Card, Transport
Landing in Aruba? Follow the steps from the plane to your ride: ED card, immigration, baggage, customs, taxis and transfers, with hotel travel times.
PORT DAY
Aruba Cruise Port to Eagle Beach: Fares & Getting There
Where cruise ships dock in Aruba, official taxi fares from the port to Eagle Beach, Palm Beach and the airport, and when a private transfer beats a taxi.
PLANNING
Getting Around Aruba Without a Car: A Full Guide
Do you need a rental car in Aruba? Compare taxis, the Arubus bus and private transfers by cost, luggage and schedule, and see a car-free trip laid out.
ARRIVAL
Aruba Airport to Hotel Transfer: Fares by Zone
Find your hotel's zone and its official taxi fare from Aruba's airport, from Oranjestad to Baby Beach, using the government's own published price list.
PORT DAY
Aruba Cruise Port Excursions with a Private Driver
Best things to do from the Aruba cruise port with a private driver instead of a shared tour: beach stops, sights, official fares, and getting back on time.
PLANNING
Aruba US Preclearance: How Early to Arrive
How US Customs preclearance works at Aruba's airport and how early to arrive for a US-bound flight, so your hotel pickup is timed correctly.
PLANNING
Aruba Day Trip with a Private Driver: Cost & Details
What a day with a private driver in Aruba includes, published hourly rates for the Suburban and Sprinter, and how it compares to a self-driven rental.
PLANNING
One-Way vs Round-Trip Aruba Airport Transfer
Whether to book a one-way or round-trip Aruba airport transfer, and how pricing and flexibility differ when each leg is quoted separately.
PLANNING
Aruba Shared Shuttle vs Private Transfer Compared
Shared airport shuttle vs a private transfer in Aruba: how waiting time, stops, privacy and price compare, and which fits your trip.
GROUPS
Aruba Wedding Transportation: Group Transfers
Getting wedding guests to and from the venue in Aruba: how group transport works, vehicle sizes, pricing, and coordinating multiple pickups.
PLANNING
Aruba VIP Private Transfer: What's Included
What a VIP or luxury private transfer in Aruba actually includes: a dedicated vehicle and driver, fixed pricing, and no waiting in line.
GETTING AROUND
Aruba Airport to Holiday Inn: Transportation, Fare, Time
Getting from Aruba airport to the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba: the official $41 taxi fare, drive time, extras, and how a private transfer compares.
GETTING AROUND
Aruba Taxi App: $4 Fee, Fares and How It Works
By its own description the Aruba Taxi App adds a $4 fee per ride and lists a $10 airport surcharge. How booking and payment work, and what to use instead.
LOW-RISE ZONE
$37 official taxi fare
About 15 minutes from Aruba airport to Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
GETTING AROUND
Aruba Airport to Tamarijn Resort: Fare and Time
Getting from Aruba airport to Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive: the official $37 taxi fare, drive time, extras, and how a private transfer compares.
HIGH-RISE NORTH ZONE
$41 official taxi fare
About 20 minutes from Aruba airport to Radisson Blu Aruba
GETTING AROUND
Aruba Airport to Radisson Blu: Fare and Drive Time
Getting from Aruba airport to Radisson Blu Aruba: the official $41 taxi fare, drive time, extras, and how a private transfer compares.
SIX HOTEL ZONES
$26 to $60 by zone
Official airport taxi fares for every Aruba hotel, one to four passengers
GETTING AROUND
Aruba Hotel Zones: Find Yours and the Airport Fare
Every Aruba hotel by zone, with the official airport taxi fare for each. Find your resort and see what a taxi or private transfer costs from the airport.
HIGH-RISE SOUTH ZONE
$40 official taxi fare
About 20 minutes from Aruba airport to The St. Regis Aruba Resort
GETTING AROUND
Aruba Airport to St. Regis Aruba: Fare and Time
Getting from Aruba airport to The St. Regis Aruba Resort: the official $40 taxi fare, drive time, extras, and how a private transfer compares.
GETTING AROUND
Aruba Airport Transfers in Peak Season: Plan Ahead
Aruba's peak season runs December to April. What it changes for airport transfers: fixed taxi fares, the $5 holiday surcharge and how to plan your pickup.
GETTING AROUND
Aruba Airport Transfer at Christmas and New Year: Fares
Arriving in Aruba between Dec 24 and Jan 1? The official $5 holiday taxi surcharge, fares by zone and how to plan a private pickup for holiday week.
GETTING AROUND
Arriving in Aruba: Private Transfer, Rental Car or Jeep?
Landing in Aruba? How to choose between a private transfer, a rental car or a Jeep or UTV for an adventure day, by group size, luggage and plans.